For every expectant mother, the birth of a baby in their belly is the best gift God has given them in life. Many expectant mothers undergo ultrasound examinations in the early stages of pregnancy to see what their unborn baby looks like. So, what are the ultrasound manifestations of early pregnancy?
Ultrasound manifestations of early pregnancy
1. Ultrasound findings at 4-5 weeks of pregnancy:
① Enlargement of the uterus, thickening of the endometrium, with a circular enhanced echo area on one side of the uterine cavity line within the endometrium, and a small cystic fluid dark area in the center, indicating an extremely early gestational sac;
② The circular structure of yolk sac can be seen inside the gestational sac, with a normal diameter of 2.0-5.6 mm;
③ Double decidua sign or double ring sign: a characteristic double ring structure composed of the decidua and decidua after a small amount of bleeding in the uterine cavity. The detection of "double ring sign" or the presence of yolk sac or embryo in the gestational sac can determine early pregnancy.
Ultrasound findings at 6-10 weeks of pregnancy:
① Embryos can be seen in the gestational sac at 6-7 weeks of pregnancy, with a 100% display rate at 8 weeks. The measurement of embryo length (head hip length CRL) should show its longest axis;
② At 9 weeks, the trunk begins to grow and straighten, and there may be obvious physiological hernias in the middle intestine. At 10 weeks, the embryo has taken on a humanoid shape, showing hands and feet;
③ At 9-10 weeks of pregnancy, the placenta can be identified as a uniformly echogenic structure that surrounds a portion of the gestational sac.
Early Precautions for Pregnant Women
1. Moderate sexual activity. In the early stages of pregnancy, it is important to exercise restraint and avoid sexual activity. It is advisable to live separately as early as possible, as this can easily lead to miscarriage. Avoiding sexual activity can help prevent miscarriage in a stable state.
2. Avoid excessive physical labor and strenuous exercise. Pregnant women who have just become pregnant should not engage in heavy physical labor such as lifting water or heavy objects, nor should they engage in vigorous exercise such as running or dancing. Both heavy physical labor and vigorous exercise may cause miscarriage. You can take a walk, sweep the floor, and do some simple and relaxing exercises.
3. Ensure adequate sleep. In early pregnancy, pregnant women should arrange their sleep schedule reasonably, maintain sufficient sleep, and avoid staying up late frequently, which can also cause fetal development.
This article introduces various ultrasound manifestations of early pregnancy in pregnant women. Expectant mothers who want to know the specific situation can use it as a reference! In addition, pregnant women also have many precautions in the early stages, such as moderation in sexual activity, avoiding excessive physical labor, and maintaining sufficient sleep, in order for expectant mothers and fetuses to be healthy.
